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Mattia Binotto has revealed that he will serve as Sauber’s interim Team Principal in Formula 1 until Jonathan Wheatley takes up the permanent position next summer. Audi announced during the summer break that Binotto had been appointed to oversee Sauber’s imminent transition into the German marque’s works team from 2026. Following the news about Binotto, […]
Audi announced that Binotto was appointed to oversee Sauber’s transition into the German marque’s works team from 2026. Following this, Audi also revealed poaching Red Bull Sporting Director Wheatley as its new Team Principal, with his arrival delayed until July 2023 due to contractual commitments. Sauber, without a Team Principal since Vasseur’s departure, will have Binotto taking on the role before Wheatley. So far, the Swiss-Italian has not disclosed the fate of Sauber Team Representative Alunni Bravi. Binotto, conducting an internal review, will decide the remaining Sauber drive for next season between Hulkenberg, Bottas, Pourchaire, and Bortoleto, emphasizing the importance of balancing youth and experience. The decision is expected to be reached soon to avoid further speculation and focus on Sauber’s best interests.
